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Here are some of UGA Extension's most popular resources on family, food, health, home, and money.

UGA Extension Mental Well-being The UGA Extension Behavioral Health Team offers resources on emotional well-being, stress management and substance abuse prevention for farmers and farm families.
eLearning with UGA SNAP-Ed 24/7 Tips to live a more active lifestyle, shop smarter, make healthier food choices, and cook delicious meals on a budget! Receive free kitchen and fitness items.
Start a New Food Business A collection of resources to help you get started with your small food business.
Food Talk Eat healthy and get moving on a budget. Find free online nutrition education courses, recipes, and other resources.
Marriage Matters Series Looking for ways to strengthen your relationship? Whether you have just started dating, have been married for a while, or have been married more than once, we can always use some guidance in developing and maintaining a healthy and satisfying relationship.
Childcare Provider Training Entity-approved training to help child care providers meet state licensing requirements. Check the calendar for training events near you.
Your Good Credit Series Establishing, maintaining, and protecting Your Good Credit can save you thousands of dollars over time. This series will teach you the basics of credit reports and scores.
So Easy to Preserve This book covers topics on preserving food, canning, pickled products, sweet spreads and syrups, freezing and drying. Available for purchase only.
Eat Healthy, Be Active A flexible 3-week schedule of hands-on activities meant to improve young children's health and well-being by teaching key nutrition and physical activity concepts.
Radon Education Radon is a colorless, tasteless odorless gas that can cause lung cancer. It occurs naturally and is released into the soil, easily entering buildings through the foundation. The only way to know if you have radon is to test.
Building Baby's Brain Series What happens during a child's first few years makes a big difference in the child's later life. This series helps parents learn strategies to improve early brain development.
  • UGArden Anniversary
    UGArden Anniversary UGArden, UGA's student-powered, sustainable community farm, celebrated 15 years of growth and harvest at their Garden Gala, raising crucial funds for the farm. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 7/10/2025
  • Entomology Department Head
    Entomology Department Head Renowned ecologist and science communicator Sonia Altizer has been named head of the University of Georgia Department of Entomology, bringing a collaborative vision and decades of research and public outreach experience to the role. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 7/7/2025
  • Frontiers Planet Prize
    Frontiers Planet Prize A landmark global analysis, with UGA scientists among its leaders, proves that diversified agriculture improves lives and the environment alike. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 6/26/2025
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Upcoming Events

  • Jul 22 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam - One Day UGA Extension Tift County provides a 1-day ServSafe® training which is nationally recognized and accredited for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).
    • Tifton, GA 31793, GA - (164.0 Miles)
  • Jul 23 One-Day ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam ServSafe Manager's Level class for food service personnel. A one-day review class and then a test at the end of the class. The $150 fee includes the book, class, and exam. Pre-registration required. Please contact the Extension office to complete your registration.
    • McDonough, GA - (154.0 Miles)
  • Jul 31 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam - 1 Day Course - Grady County UGA Grady County Extension is offering a 1-Day ServSafe® Manager Certification Course and Exam. Course topics include food safety at all stages, facilities and pest management, cleaning and sanitizing, and more! All inclusive registration fee includes: - 1 Day of Instruction/Review - Course Book - Study Materials - Certification Exam - Light Snacks during Training
    • Cairo, GA - (58.0 Miles)